The Sentimental Idiot

Name: The Sentimental Idiot
Director: Hiroshi Shimizu
Genre: Drama
Released: 1956-04-18
Duration: 71 min
Cast: Rieko Sumi, Kenji Sugawara, Eiji Funakoshi, Jun Osanai, Shiko Saito

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1956 · 71 min · Drama

Overview

Performing every night for an audience of male admirers, cabaret singer Yuri captures the attention of Yoshio Tsugawa, a motorcycle salesman who becomes hopelessly enchanted by the unattainable star. In his desperation to win her favor, Yoshio deceives his own customers to support Yuri’s glamorous lifestyle, ultimately ending up imprisoned for embezzlement.

Directed by Hiroshi Shimizu

Cast

Rieko Sumi — Yuri
Kenji Sugawara — Yoshio Tsugawa
Eiji Funakoshi — Tadao
Jun Osanai — Okaya
Shiko Saito — Misumi